Revenue details St. Jude Medical booked revenue of $1.34 billion. The 23 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ predicted revenue of $1.36 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were the same as the prior-year quarter's.

EPS details EPS came in at $0.92. The 26 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $0.91 per share. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.92 for Q1 were 7.0% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.86 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.78 for Q1 were 16% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.67 per share.

Looking ahead Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $1.39 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.94.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $5.49 billion. The average EPS estimate is $3.70.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on St. Jude Medical is hold, with an average price target of $44.41.

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